9 responses to “A brief but enlightening conversation about publishing…”

O.M.G
That is so true. I’m always amazed how my family and friends see the publishing business.
“Oh? You’re a writer?”
“Yep”
“What have you written?”
“I’m not published yet.”
“Oh. Well why not? Can’t you sell you’re book to Barnes and Noble or something?”
Yeah…
I can pull bunnies from my but, too.
😀

Oh, amen to that. This is one of the reasons I tell most people–but not all people–about my writing. It’s so difficult to answer the ‘how’s it going?’ questions in a way that’s mutually comprehensible.
Me: Great! I’m really getting through my rewrite and I got some great feedback, so I think it’s going to be way stronger.
Them: Hasn’t this been going for a year now? When do you think it will be published?
Me: Well, first you query, and… actually, you want some of that cake? It looks good!

You’re brave, Amie! I don’t even go into the whole querying process. The one time I tried, I got, “Wait… isn’t there, like, a database where you can submit your stuff? Then agents can just find it and contact you.” Um, no. Not exactly!

Love their optimism! Maybe they’re onto something. Wonder what Walmart would say if you called them up and asked? LOL

I have writers in my family, so the conversations are usually a little more accurate, but the few non-industry friends I have are always asking where they can buy my book. There seems to be a disconnect between “I wrote a book” and “I published a book.”

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I’m a wife, mama, reader, and country music fanatic. I like baking, sunshine, and social media. I write young adult books about cool girls, cute boys, and steamy kisses. KISSING MAX HOLDEN is available in libraries, bookstores, and at online retailers now, and THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US will release July 31, 2018.

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